Many users of iPhones and iPads, produced by the American electronics giant Apple, are complaining about the return of photos they delete from these devices, according to the German News Agency.
In response to user complaints, Apple has released an update to the operating system iOS 17.5 to solve this problem.
A number of social media users indicated that they delete photos that carry negative memories, and do not want them to return to their devices, but they also return in a bad way.
Apple said when announcing the update iOS 17.5 that this update provides important bug fixes, and addresses a rare issue in which photos that have been corrupted in the database can appear again in the photo library even after they have been deleted.
It is still unclear whether this update will only prevent deleted photos from appearing or whether these photos must be permanently deleted.
It is worth noting that photos on Apple devices are not deleted immediately when the user deletes them, but are moved to the Recently Deleted photos folder. These photos remain in this folder for 30 days so that the user can retrieve them if he wants to.
At the same time, the user can manually delete these photos from the Recently Deleted photos folder via the Photos application if he wants to delete them permanently immediately.
Users who enable the automatic updates feature will find the option to install iOS or install iOS 17.5, while the rest of the users who have the latest Apple devices can go to the settings menu to start downloading the update manually.
There are two possible reasons why deleted photos
1. iCloud sync issues: The most likely reason is that photos are not syncing properly with iCloud. This could result in photos not being fully deleted, causing them to reappear on your iPhone.
2. Privacy concerns: Users are concerned that Apple is not truly deleting their photos, which raises major privacy concerns. If Apple continues to retain these photos even though users have deleted them, it poses a serious privacy threat. Users rely on the ability to delete their photos to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
Given the severity of this bug and the privacy concerns it raises, users are looking to Apple for a response. Several individuals have reached out to Apple for comment regarding the iOS 17.5/18 bug, seeking clarification and confirmation regarding the privacy implications. It is not yet known how Apple will address these concerns and whether it will provide a solution or explanation for the reappearance of deleted photos.
How to Fix Deleted Photos Recovery Issue
While we wait for an official fix from Apple, there are several steps you can take to fix the issue and protect your privacy. Here are the top 5 ways you can try to fix the iOS 17.5/18 deleted photos reappear issue yourself:
Method 1: Wait for another iPhone update
If you haven’t updated to iOS 17.5/18 yet and are concerned about the bug causing your deleted photos to reappear, you may want to hold off on updating. Waiting for a future iPhone update, such as iOS 17.5/18, may provide a solution to this issue, as Apple often releases bug fixes and performance improvements in subsequent updates.
Method 2: Force restart your iPhone/iPad
A possible diagnostic step you can take if you encounter the iOS 17.5/18 bug is to force restart your iPhone or iPad. This can help refresh the device’s system and resolve any potential software-related issues that may be causing your deleted photos to reappear.
For iPhone 8 and later: Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, then press and quickly release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.
For iPhone 7/7 Plus: Press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power/Stop button until the Apple logo appears.
For iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the Power/Stop button and the Home button until the Apple logo appears.
Method 3: Turn off iCloud Photos and manage them locally
If the deleted photos that reappear are due to iCloud sync issues, managing photos locally may help. Follow these steps to disable iCloud Photos and delete photos directly from your device.
Go to Settings [your name] iCloud Photos.
Switch iCloud Photos to Offline.
Delete the photos from your device and make sure they are removed from the Recently Deleted album.
If simple diagnostic steps like rebooting your device don’t solve the problem, you may want to consider using Tenorshare ReiBoot a dedicated iOS system repair tool. This tool is specially designed to address and fix various software and system issues on iOS devices. It can help fix iOS 17.5/18 glitch and prevent deleted photos from reappearing.